An elegant Bed and Breakfasts located in a 1852 residence, in the Loire Valley, in a quiet village 6 km south of Chinon, Touraine, with large sunny gardens, swimming pool, courtyard and private parking.

This former gentleman farmer’s house is now a comfortable Guest House, full of character, originality and happy surprises.

The three attractive, comfortable bedrooms, each with its own individual style, have been renovated with elegant simplicity blending traditional charm and contemporary chic: terracotta-sponged walls, creamy beams and colourful modern fabrics with original tiled floors and stone fireplaces.

The elegant sitting room has a baby grand piano for the musically-minded, as well as a card table and books for browsing.

The swimming pool salted (10mx4m) in the sunny back garden is ideal for a leisurely swim before breakfast or after a day’s sightseeing.

The » studio » is rented as a self catering studio for 2 persons.

» La Closerie » weekly rented, next to the main house, for 4 persons – 2 bedrooms with independant entrances and large sitting room and dining room

Ideally located near by the King Valley castles, abbeys, fortresses, wine makers, close to the cities of Tours, Azay le Rideau, Langeais, Richelieu, Saumur, Chinon, the Abbey of Fontevraud, …..so many places to visit and to enjoy !

Traditional French family dinners with local wines are served in the family dining room next to the open fireplace in winter, and in the garden in the shade of the old lime tree in summer. The quiet, peaceful atmosphere make it a perfect refuge for world-weary travellers.

It is an ideal base from which to visit the Abbey of Fontevraud (where the Plantagenets are buried), the chateaux of Chinon, Azay le Rideau, Villandry, Saumur and Langeais, Richelieu city, and the vineyards of Chinon and Saumur, Bourgueil.
After many years living in Paris and travelling around the world, Martine moved to the country to combine her love of the area and her love of entertaining. Artistic and anglophile, she takes great care of her guests, ensuring that they have a relaxed and unforgettable stay in Ligré.

For a longer stay, you can rent a lovely « studio »,self catering possibilities with a kitchenette and BBQ area.